Add 28/24 and 5/7
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 5/7
28/24 + 5/7 is 79/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
5/7 = 5 × 24/7 × 24 = 120/168 - Add the two like fractions:
196/168 + 120/168 = 196 + 120/168 = 316/168 - 316/168 simplified gives 79/42
- So, 28/24 + 5/7 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42
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